Hey I have a 22 barrel with some small chips in the bolt guide in the chamber.
Firing pin was installed incorrectly.
I either bore reserve it or I've been told it can be welded and I can dress it back.
Anyone know who does it in Christchurch?
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Hey I have a 22 barrel with some small chips in the bolt guide in the chamber.
Firing pin was installed incorrectly.
I either bore reserve it or I've been told it can be welded and I can dress it back.
Anyone know who does it in Christchurch?
What rifle? A lot of .22's are not intended to be disassembled, I may be reading this wrong but if you're saying it right the damage is in the chamber? I don't off hand know of anyone with the sort of gear to reach through the action to get into the chamber?
Do you have a photo?
I'd have to drag it out of the cabinet but I can take the barrel off.
It's standard pinned and pressed so to speak. Haven't done it yet otherwise I know what I'm like and don't want another one in bits lol
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Had one guy give me some helpful advice.
Something rings a bell @gundoc might have suggested the tig welding back when I first identified the issue ages ago
A delicate touch from a skilled Tig welder followed by some careful dressing with some good needle files. Just like marmite or mustard: too much spoils the flavour!
@gundoc I can do the filing back but while I am OK on the tig I'm not sure I am that OK lol
What's an appropriate filler wire
Mild steel wire is fine. Almost all .22 rifles are made from mild or free-cutting steel. BSA's are 3% nickel steel but mild wire will still be fine for minor repairs. A delicate wee dot is all you need but a bit of practice on scrap first will be beneficial. I have done then with oxy-acetylene in the past with perfect results, but a fine flame and a delicate touch is needed. Tig is best.
Cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by gundoc
I'll have to dig it out for a squiz